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New on SI: Conference Championship Takeaways, the Senior Bowl & the Mailbag | The Albert Breer Show

What's it going to take for the Packers to kick it into a higher gear next year? How is Super Bowl LV's match up looking? Plus Breer answers your questions and much more. Albert Breer breaks down how Tom Brady elevated the rest of the Buccaneers on Sunday despite throwing three interceptions, the meaning of Aaron Rodgers's postgame comments, how Patrick Mahomes has taken yet another leap forward, why the Bills are far from a one-and-done contending team, and why the bar has risen for what teams need at the quarterback position. We also talk to Senior Bowl executive Jim Nagy about how they put together a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic and what teams will be looking for during this years game. We wrap things up by giving our parting thoughts to the losing teams from this years conference championship games with SI's fantasy analyst Michael Fabiano, and of course, the mailbag. The following transcript is an excerpt from The Albert Breer Show. Listen to t...

New on SI: Brady-Mahomes Part V, Matt LaFleur's (Franchise-Altering?) Decision, QBs on the Move | The Weak-Side Podcast

Conor and Jenny go beyond the obvious Super Bowl LV headline and discuss the Chiefs' vulnerabilities, huge QB shifts, recap the NFC and AFC championship games, and much more. The Super Bowl LV matchup is set, and if you are already tired of the Old Goat–Baby Goat story line, Conor is here for you. This week on The Weak-Side Podcast , Conor and Jenny also discussed ... The potential ramifications of Matt LaFleur's decision to kick the FG instead of giving Aaron Rodgers another chance to score a TD. Why opponents must be aggressive to beat the Chiefs, and whether the Bucs are up to the task. Other Super Bowl story lines to satisfy those who are already over hearing about Brady vs Mahomes. What could be an unprecedented offseason of quarterbacks on the move, with Matthew Stafford, Deshaun Watson and Aaron Rodgers all potentially playing in different uniforms next season, and if this is a new era of NFL player empowerment. Why the NFL needs to change its rules this offseas...

New on SI: Texans Have 'Zero Interest in Trading' Deshaun Watson, Says New GM Nick Caserio

Nick Caserio's comments come after Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson reportedly requested to be traded. A day after news broke that Texans quarterback  Deshaun Watson reportedly requested to be traded , new general manager Nick Caserio said they "have zero interest in trading" him. “I just want to reiterate our commitment to Deshaun Watson," Caserio said in a press conference. "We have zero interest in trading the player. We have a great plan and vision for him. We look forward to spending more time with him." New Texans head coach David Culley reiterated this sentiment. "He is a Houston Texan," Culley said. "I want him to be a Houston Texan. The reason I'm in this position today is because I know he's going to be a Houston Texan."  The three-time Pro Bowler reportedly requested the trade several weeks ago.  However, the news broke a day after the Texans announced they  hired Ravens assistant David Culley to be their new h...

New on SI: Mark Brunell, Duce Staley Added to Lions' Coaching Staff

Brunell will coach the team's quarterbacks while Staley will be the assistant head coach and running backs coach. The Detroit Lions have hired former NFL quarterback Mark Brunell and running back Duce Staley to their coaching staff.  Detroit  mutually agreed to part ways  with quarterback Matthew Stafford, a 2014 NFL Pro Bowler who has spent all 12 of his seasons with the Lions, earlier this month. Brunell will coach the team's quarterbacks and will coach the team's next signal-caller. This marks Brunell's first NFL job since spending 19 years in the league as a player. Brunell spent nine seasons with the Jaguars and spent time with the Washington Football Team (2004–07), the Saints (2008–09) and the Jets (2010–11). In his time with the Saints, he played with new Lions head coach Dan Campbell in 2009 in what was Campbell's final season as a player.  Brunell finished his career with 32,072 yards, 184 touchdowns and 108 interceptions. He won a Super Bowl wit...

New on SI: Tony Romo Plays Excellent Hype Man for Brady-Mahomes Super Bowl Matchup: TRAINA THOUGHTS

The CBS analyst unleashes extraordinary hype for Super Bowl LV. 1 . If CBS could get every American to hear Tony Romo’s words about Super Bowl LV’s Tom Brady–Patrick Mahomes matchup, the network would easily get 200 million viewers for the Feb. 7 game. During a conference call Thursday afternoon, Romo kept the company paying him $17 million a year very happy by hyping the historical significance of Brady vs. Mahomes. "I really think this game is a legacy game," Romo said. "This is going to be one of the great matchups in sports history. This is what you talk about with your friends. Could you imagine if Michael Jordan got his team to the Finals against LeBron—who is becoming the face of the league? We're getting that in this Super Bowl. It's like Jack Nicklaus against Tiger Woods. "The fact that Patrick Mahomes is somehow in this discussion shows you how amazing this guy is. There's a chance for Patrick Mahomes playing this game, to climb the ladder...

New on SI: How Many First Round Picks Would You Invest in These QB’s?

There's been a lot of talk about stocks of late, and Deshaun Watson's stock is certainly high at the moment, especially given he wants to be on the trade market. So, how many first round picks would you invest in Watson and the other quarterbacks who could potentially be available? Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg and SI fantasy and gambling analyst Bill Enright gave their investment tips for Watson, Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers.